Practical tips to reduce your heating and cooling costs in the OKC metro area.
Set your thermostat to 78°F in summer and 68°F in winter. Each degree of adjustment saves about 3% on that season's energy bill. Use a programmable or smart thermostat to automatically adjust when you're away or sleeping. In Oklahoma, this alone can save $200-$400/year.
Oklahoma homes lose a massive amount of energy through poor insulation and air leaks. Check attic insulation — Oklahoma homes should have R-38 to R-49 (13-17 inches of blown fiberglass). Seal gaps around windows, doors, electrical outlets on exterior walls, and where pipes enter the house. Add weatherstripping to exterior doors. These improvements can reduce heating and cooling costs by 15-25%.
Replace your air filter monthly during peak use — a dirty filter can increase energy consumption by 15%. Schedule annual professional maintenance to keep your system running at peak efficiency. If your system is 15+ years old, replacing it with a modern high-efficiency unit (16+ SEER AC, 96%+ AFUE furnace) can cut energy bills by 30-40%. Seal your ductwork — leaky ducts in attics and crawl spaces waste 20-30% of your conditioned air.
Use ceiling fans to supplement cooling (counter-clockwise in summer, clockwise in winter). Close blinds on south and west-facing windows during summer afternoons. Plant shade trees on the south and west sides of your home for long-term savings. Consider a whole-house fan for spring and fall evenings when outside air is pleasant. Ask ARP Heat And Air about energy audits to identify your biggest energy waste areas.
At ARP Heat And Air, we've been helping Oklahoma homeowners with their HVAC needs since 2011. Our owner Charlie brings 14+ years of hands-on experience and is known for giving honest, practical advice — not trying to upsell you on services you don't need.
If you have questions or need HVAC service in the OKC metro area, give us a call at (405) 413-0583. We offer free estimates, same-day service, and 24/7 emergency response.
Based in Edmond, OK, we serve 35+ cities across the Oklahoma City metro area. Oklahoma CIB License #00125054. A+ BBB Rated.